Page 1: User Guide
RS100-E8-PI2 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ........................vii Safety information ....................viii About this guide ......................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-2 1.3 System specifications ................1-3 Front panel features................... 1-5 Rear panel features ..................1-5 Internal features ..................
Page 4 4.4.2 Internal connectors..............4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Easy Flash Utility .............. 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ................ 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............
Page 5 Contents 5.4.6 USB Configuration ..............5-20 5.4.7 TPM................... 5-22 5.4.8 ACPI Settings ................5-22 5.4.9 WHEA Support ................5-23 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration .......... 5-23 5.4.11 Intel ® Server Platform Services ..........5-24 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration ............5-24 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........
Page 6 Running the Support DVD ................ 7-6 Installing the LAN driver................7-14 Installing the VGA driver ................. 7-19 Installing the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ........7-22 ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ........7-24 ® ASUS contact information ..................A-1...
Page 7: Notices
If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com.
Page 8: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
Page 9: About This Guide
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and...
Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Page 12: System Package Contents
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, take note of the product’s 14-character serial number as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxxxx below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can quickly identify the server model and provide a satisfactory solution to your technical issue.
Page 13: System Specifications
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-M server board. Model Name RS100-E8/PI2 1 x Socket LGA1150 Processor / System Bus Intel ® Xeon ® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family Core Logic Intel C224 Chipset ®...
Page 14 Out of Band Management Remote Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support Hardware Solution Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise ® Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & 6.5 Kg HDD not included) 380mm x 430mm x 43.4mm Dimensions (DD x WW x HH) Power Supply...
Page 15: Front Panel Features
The ports for the PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo, USB 2.0 / USB 3.0, VGA, COM port, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is not installed. • *This port is for an ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 16: Internal Features
Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x8 link) System Fan (x2) ASUS P9D-M Server board Power Supply Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional) HDD Tray 1 HDD Tray 2 (partly hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
Page 17: Led Information
2. With ASMB7-iKVM installed: indicates a hardware monitor event No LAN connection LAN LEDs Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present Location switch is pressed. Location LED Normal status. (Press the location switch again to turn off.) ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 18: Lan (Rj-45) Leds
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Chapter 1: Product overview...
Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover • Unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover. • Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers away from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and parts with sharp or protruding edges.
Page 21: Reinstalling The Chassis Cover
Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover: Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. Side tabs Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 22 Secure the cover with three screws. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
Page 24 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is Load lever released from the retention tab. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.
Page 25 If the heatsink comes with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: Remove the protection sticker from the back of the CPU heatsink. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Using a Philips screwdriver, lightly screw on the heatsink onto the motherboard using all four screws.
Page 27 Locate and remove the screw for the airduct from the motherboard. Place the airduct over the heatsink. The fastener on the airduct should align with the screwhole on the motherboard. Replace the screw and secure the airduct onto the motherboard. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 28: System Memory
System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
Page 29: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for the Qualified Vendor List (QVL) of the memory modules. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-11...
Page 30 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it pops out with extra force. Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12...
Page 31: Hard Disk Drives
Insert the 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD into the HDD drive tray and secure it using the bundled set of screws (as shown). Ensure that the 3.5-inch SATA HDD is seated securely in place. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-13...
Page 32 Connect the SATA signal cable and a power from the power supply to the 3.5-inch HDD. Use an L-type SATA connector to connect the 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the motherboard. Place and orient the HDD tray and 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly in such a way that the SATA cable and power connector is aligned towards the rear (as shown).
Page 33: Installing 2.5-Inch Ssds On Hdd Bay 1 (Optional)
2.5-inch SSD is exposed as shown. Ensure that the screw holes on the underside of the 2.5-inch SSD matches the screw holes on the SSD drive tray. Fasten the 2.5-inch SSD to the SSD 2.5-inch SSD drive tray using four screws. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-15...
Page 34 SSD drive tray Repeat step 6 - 7 to install the other 2.5-inch SSD. Prepare the SATA power cable and the SATA signal cable bundled with the SSD drive tray. 2.5-inch SSD Get a SATA power cable and connect it to the 2.5-inch SSD as shown. Use the SATA power cable that comes with the SSD drive tray as an add-on accessory.
Page 35 Ensure that no cables or connectors are out-of-place. Secure the 2.5-inch SSD and SSD drive tray assembly to the HDD bay 1 using the screws removed in step 3. Ensure that the SSD drive tray is seated securely in place. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-17...
Page 36: Installing A Hard Disk Drive To The Hdd Bay 2
2.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2 To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2: If you have an Optical Disc Drive (ODD) installed, remove it first before installing a 3.5-inch Sertial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2. To remove the ODD: 1.a Locate the ODD in the server chassis.
Page 37 Connect a SATA signal cable and a power cable from the power supply to the 3.5-inch SATA HDD. Use an L-type SATA connector to connect the 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the motherboard. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-19...
Page 38 Carefully place the 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and HDD drive tray assembly into the drive bay. Ensure that no cables or connectors is out-of-place. Secure the HDD drive tray and the 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly to the HDD bay 2 using the four screws removed in step 2 Ensure that screw holes on the HDD drive tray and the 3.5-inch SATA HDD...
Page 39: Expansion Card
PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Remove the screw to release the expansion card bracket from the chassis. Remove one more screw to release the metal slot cover from the expansion card bracket. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-21...
Page 40 Separate the slot cover from the expansion card bracket. Insert the riser card into the PCI Express slot until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Secure the expansion card to the bracket with a screw.
Page 41: Configuring An Expansion Card
ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-23...
Page 42: Cable Connections
Cable connections • The bundled system cables are set up before shipping. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional hardware components. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. •...
Page 43: Removable/Optional Components
This section discusses how to remove/install the following components: System fans Optical disk drive (optional) ASUS ASMB7-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Chassis fans...
Page 44: Optical Disk Drive (Odd)
2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) To install the optical disk drive: Slide in the optical disk drive into the drive slot. Optical disk drive slot Align the screw hole of the ODD bracket with the screw hole on the chassis. Secure the ODD with a screw.
Page 45: Installing Asmb7 Series Management Card (Optional)
Do not force the pins when connecting the card to the motherboard header. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. LAN port 3 LAN port 1~2 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-27...
Page 46 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28...
Page 47 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server.
Page 48: Chapter 3: Rackmount Installation
Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of rack screws. Outer rails Inner rails Rack screws Inner rail screws Attaching the rails to the rack...
Page 49 Secure the outer rail with two screws at the front and rear of the rack cabinet . Find the corresponding 1U space on the other side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the other outer rail. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 50 Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated below. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the front end of the outer rack rail. Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails.
Page 51 Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well. Rack screw ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 52 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation...
Page 53 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
Page 54: Motherboard Layout
Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 55: Layout Contents
RJ-45 port for iKVM 4-10 COM1 port 4-10 Video Graphics Adapter port 4-10 RJ-45 ports for LAN 4-10 LOCLED1 4-10 +5V_LED 4-10 Power-on Button 4-10 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4-10 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 4-10 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 56 Internal connectors Page Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors 4-11 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-11 USB 2.0 connector 4-12 (10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011, A-Type USB9) USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-12 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 4-14 CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,...
Page 57: Onboard Leds
This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on. Locator LED (LOCLED1) The Locator LED is a user-activated LED on the front of the server module that can be remotely turned on or off. It is used to find a specific server module within a chassis. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 58 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 59: Jumpers
Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 60 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210AT Gigabit LAN ®...
Page 61 Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI). Set to pins 1-2 if ASMB7-iKVM is not installed. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 62: Connectors
Connectors 4.4.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install an ASMB7 management card. Serial port. This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification.
Page 63: Internal Connectors
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-11...
Page 64 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to the USB78 connector. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports.
Page 65 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-13...
Page 66 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for temperature monitoring. Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to check the temperature. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise...
Page 67 Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-15...
Page 68 4-pin power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector provides 5V to an installed SATA DOM (Disk on Module). You can also use this 4-pin connector to connect to the PSU to increase power by 12V. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs.
Page 69 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the system power. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-17...
Page 70 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, Locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect to the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
Page 71 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Page 72: Chapter 5: Bios Setup
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
Page 73: Asus Easy Flash Utility
5.1.2 ASUS Easy Flash Utility The ASUS Easy Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility.
Page 74: Bupdater Utility
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.
Page 75 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 76: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
Page 77: Bios Menu Screen
For changing the security settings Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 78: Menu Items
5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
Page 79: Main Menu
= day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 5.3.2 System Time Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss]. Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 80: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other hardware components. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Page 81: Cpu Configuration
[Enabled] Package C State undemotion[Disabled] C state Pre-Wake [Enabled] CFG lock [Enabled] Package C State limit [AUTO] LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Intel TXT (LT) Support [Disabled] ACPI T State [Enabled] Version 2.15.1234. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 5-11 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 82 Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Overclocking lock [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the overclocking lock.
Page 83 Package C state undemotion [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state undemotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C state Pre-Wake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the C state Pre-Wake feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-13 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 84 CFG lock [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Package C State limit [AUTO] Allows you set the Package C State limit to AUTO. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] C6] [AUTO] LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration.
Page 85: Pch-Io Configuration
Allows you to control the disabling of the USB ports (0-13). These items only appear when you set the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control to [Enabled] USB Port #0-#13 Disabled [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable each of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-15 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 86: Sata Configuration
5.4.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable SATA SATA Controller(s)
Page 87: System Agent (Sa) Configuration
SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 4 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 5 ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI Software Preserve SUPPORTED 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System Agent parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Page 88 Memory Configuration This allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Memory Information M a x i m u m M e m o r y Frequency Selections Memory RC Version 1.3.0.0 in MHz.
Page 89: 5.4.5 Pci Subsystem Settings
This item allows you to enable or disable support for Active State Power Management (ASPM). ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to extend battey life. Configuration options: [Disabled] Disables ASMP [Auto] BIOS auto configure [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State 5-19 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 90: 5.4.6 Usb Configuration
PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled/Disabled PCIE3 PCIE Slot Configuration Option Rom PCIE4 Not Present PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE5 Not Present PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE6 Not Present PCIE6 Option Rom...
Page 91 Allows you to select USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 5-21 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 92: Tpm
5.4.7 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables BIOS Configuration TPM Support [Disabled] s u p p o r t f o r s e c u r i t y device.O.S. will not show S e c u r i t y D e v i c e .
Page 93: Whea Support
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] 5-23 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 94: Intel ® Server Platform Services
5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services ® This item displays information on the Intel Server Platform Services configured in the ® system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : SPS Version 3.0.4.118 ME FW Status Value...
Page 95: Serial Port Console Redirection
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow hardware may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] 5-25 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 96 Flow Control [Hardware [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Page 97: Runtime Error Logging Support
Allows you to set the state the system will go to after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable PCIE devices for waking up the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-27 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 98: Network Stack
Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second become available, allowing you to set specific values. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP requirement.
Page 99: Event Logs Menu
When Log is Full [Do Nothing] This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select an action when the event logs are full. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 5-29 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 100: Boot Menu
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful when any RT code above 1MB is executed. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
Page 101 These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. ® •...
Page 102 CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] This option controls if Boot Option filter [Legacy only] CSM will be launched.
Page 103: Monitor Menu
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature to adjust fan speed for a more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]...
Page 104: Security
Security This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Main Advanced...
Page 105: User Password
This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Standard] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] 5-35 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 106 Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Interval FV [Always Execute] Image Execution Policy p e r...
Page 107: Tool Menu
BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section ASUS EzFlash utility. 5.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Page 108: Restore Defaults
Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears.
Page 109 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Page 110: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration
Setting up RAID The motherboards come with either an Intel C224 controller (P9D-M) or Intel C222 controller ® ® (P9D-MV and P9D-MX) that supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ® ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only).
Page 111: Installing Hard Disk Drives
6.1.5 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded on each RAID controller. The P9D-M Series motherboards support Intel Rapid ® Storage Technology for setting up RAID. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 112: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option Rom Utility
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ® ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID ® 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
Page 113: Creating A Raid Set
]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 114 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...
Page 115: Deleting A Raid Set
<N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 116: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.
Page 117: Exiting The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility
Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 118 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.
Page 119: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility
Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 6-11...
Page 120: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows ® Only)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows ® ® only) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ® (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
Page 121: Creating A Raid Set
Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click • Advanced. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 6-13...
Page 122 Confirm volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is complete, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.
Page 123: Changing A Volume Type
The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 6-15...
Page 124: Deleting A Volume
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete.
Page 125: Preferences
Preferences System Preferences Allows you to configure displayed storage system notifications. E-Mail Preferences Allows you to setup e-mail notifications for the following storage system events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 6-17...
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Page 127 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
Page 128: Chapter 7: Driver Installation
RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive.
Page 129 Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 130: Installing The Raid Controller Driver
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows Server 2008 OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Server 2008 OS ® Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen ®...
Page 131 Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 132: Management Applications And Utilities Installation
• The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The DVD is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.
Page 133 The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard ASUS RS100-E8-PI2...
Page 134 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. ® You have to press the arrow down button in the lower part of the screen several times if you want to see all of the items of the MakeDisk menu. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter...
Page 135: Installing The Intel
7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. This information can also be found on the inside front cover of this user guide.
Page 136 The Intel Chipset Device Software ® appears. Click Next to start the installation. Select Yes to accept the terms in the License Agreement window to continue the process. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 137 The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation. When finished, click Next. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-11...
Page 138 To install the Intel Chipset device software on Windows Server 2012: ® ® Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Page 139 Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-13...
Page 140: Installing The Lan Driver
Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows operating system. ® To install the LAN controller device on Windows Server 2008 R2: ®...
Page 141 I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-15...
Page 142 Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears. The Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears when the system detects open or running applications that needs to be closed. You have to terminate open or running applications specified in the dialog box to proceed with the installation.
Page 143 Network Connections ® window, click Install Drivers and Software. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-17...
Page 144 Click Install to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 145: Installing The Vga Driver
ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. From the Main Menu, click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers tab to start the installation. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms and click Next. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-19...
Page 146 Key in a username and organization then click Next. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. Click Install to begin the installation. When done, click Finish. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 147 DVD. Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the installation. Click OK in the Driver Information window. Wait for the loading of drivers to finish. Click OK to complete the installation. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-21...
Page 148: Installing The Intel ® C22X Mei Null Heci Driver
Installing the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ® on the motherboard. To install the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows: ®...
Page 149 Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. C l i c k F i n i s h t o c o m p l e t e t h e installation. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-23...
Page 150: Installing The Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver
Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ® This section provides instructions on installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on ® the system. To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows Server 2008 R2: ® ® Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges.
Page 151 Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-25...
Page 152 To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows Server 2012: ® ® Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Page 153 In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 7-27...
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Page 155: Asus Contact Information
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259...
Page 156 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
Page 157 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.
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Asus RS100-E8-PI2 User Manual

Chapter 1 : Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Chapter 3: Rackmount Installation

Chapter 4 : Motherboard Info

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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